06 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Prescott Daily News
Location
Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
1
The Little Rock Police Judge issued a ruling affecting coffee shop operations in the city. The decision clarifies enforcement standards and applications of local codes, with implications for vendors and patrons.
In Little Rock a police court found Max Miller a butcher guilty of Sunday violation. Meat and chicken were ruled necessities for nourishment, while coffee was not. Two witnesses testified. one said he had nothing to eat, the other bought coffee. The decision was appealed to the Circuit Court.
Special to the News from Albany notes rain revived ground in Laneburg June 1. Crops show improvement with healthy, color-rich corn though small for the season. Cotton chopping proceeds. farmers halfway done. Ernest Brown returns to Berkman Lumber Co. after time at Barham, Texas. Measles spread continues with illness in the area and a new case at Beaty's mill raises alarm. Sam Rogers at Beaty's mill has a severe case and more exposures are expected.
Prescott Arkansas bank notes capital stock of 100000 authorized and 50000 subscribed. They seek all sizes of accounts and promise courtesy and accommodation consistent with safe banking.
H E Bemis made a brief business trip to Texarkana last night. The visit appears to center on local commercial interests and meetings conducted during the evening hours.
Little Rock details reveal a first class roof garden on the ten story Southern Trust Company office at Second and Center. It will cover nearly the entire roof with stage kitchen and serving rooms and seating for about 3000. An elevator pattern will carry patrons to the garden at 850 feet per minute. The garden sits 450 feet above the sidewalk offering a fine view and will be storm proof and safe. Concessions are already sought and opening is planned for late July or early August.
A joyful gathering of young couples was hosted at the Cumberland Presbyterian parsonage, with a splendid dinner prepared by Mrs. I. N. Clack. The event honored four former public school teachers and P. Church members: Mrs. Lisles, Mrs. Hatley, Mrs. Davis, and Mrs. Snell, who were listed by their maiden names.
The final commencement program at Arkansas Cumberland College in Clarksville featured an oratorical contest with Lt Main Goodlett Buck Range Ark Clarence Maurice Wallace Ozan Ark and Ra Lee Livingst on Emmet Ark. Livingst on won the gold medal. A marriage notice says Miss Jett Black and Oscar Augustus Graves plan to wed June 19 1907 at First Methodist Church. A. P. Dyke returned from a ten day swing through Illinois Indiana and Ohio to scout hardwood plants for Hope with an encouraging outlook. LB Stone was seen in Prescott Monday.
P. F. Chappell and his wife from Prescott visited the city last Saturday. Charles H. Goodlett resigned as traveling salesman for the Plunkett Jarrell McRae Grocer Co. The Box Fall Alley, formerly in the Betts building on Main Street, moved its operations to Prescott on Monday.
Jury completed for the trial of Mayor Eugene Schmitz on one of five indictments by the Oliver Grand Jury. Accused with Abraham Reus of extorting $1,175 from Joseph Malfanti as first payment of a $5,000 annual bribe to retain licenses for the French restaurant keepers to sell liquor in San Francisco.
Sheriff Hood left for Pineville Louisiana with Bob Trammell in custody. Trammell, wanted for breaking in box cars on the Tron Mountain, had been jailed here before escaping with others about a year ago and remains under guard awaiting surrender.
The Railway Board in Little Rock held a special session to hear Senator Jeff Davis against Monte Ne Railroad rates. The main line rate dropped from 3000 to 1500 per mile while side tracks fell from 1000 to 500 and building from 1100 to 550.
The state board of charitable institutions meets this afternoon to elect teachers for the next term. The event is reported from Little Rock with coverage of other June 6 developments.
Architect Charles L. Thompson of Little Rock prepares sketches for review as plans advance for the new hotel project. The building committee will select a design from drafts while an abstract of titles for three quarters of a block is finalized, with money secured and work expected soon.
A shopper urges readers to choose Hart's for a complete bill of groceries, promising reliable selection and value for everyday purchases. Hart's is presented as the go to store for everyday grocery needs.
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